April Executive Times

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TIPS THE POWER OF VIDEO

A real estate magazine that focuses on real estate trends but also aspects of life. Providing insights on market trends & simple recipes, Executive successes & popular places to travel, and so much more.

We are here to support YOU in business & life

Highlighting new faces in our offices! Learn more about each Executive and their story on why they chose Realty Executives!

When you are busy and on the go, here is a quick and easy recipe that everyone can enjoy!

The Dieringer Real Estate Team

Written By | Dale & Vicky Schaechterle

Family has always come first

The Dieringer Real Estate Team

When we asked Danielle where did you see yourself going 10 years ago, her answer was, “I would have still been working a 60 hour per week job in Corporate America being overworked & underpaid.” Fast forward 10 years when it came time for Danielle to make her move into full-time real estate sales, the only choice for her was Realty Executives Integrity and to join forces with Peggy to form a Mother/Daughter Team As Danielle says, “I owe my success in this business to Peggy. She’s been there for me every step of the way.” Now in her fifth year as a Sales Executive, Danielle has built upon that strong foundation forming The Dieringer Real Estate Team with her mom by her side.

Danielle has taken the team to new heights, based upon her love of learning new techniques that bring powerful results. She recently added a new team member, Brooke Morghan She also quickly became a trusted Agent Leader at Realty Executives Integrity and serves as one of our Success Coaches, specializing in helping our newly licensed Sales Executives to hit the ground running Danielle and her husband, Josh, welcomed their firstborn son, Blake, in 2023, who really seems to enjoy visiting the office with his Mama. And so, the tradition continues, and has been designed to continue for years to come.

Where it all began... Peggy Bodway.

“It is a privilege to work together with this dynamic Team and we are honored to call you friends!”

When we think of Peggy Bodway, the image of a trusted Sales Executive with years of experience comes to mind. Peggy has dedicated 25 years to her real estate career and built her success upon treating customers like family. It is a true honor seeing her instill these values in her daughter, Danielle

It is a privilege to work together with this dynamic Team and we are honored to call you friends!

I am ecstatic to have my daughter join Realty Executives Integrity Although she lives in Georgia I couldn't be more excited that she has decided to extend her practice in Wisconsin Ciara is a go getter and loves helping people I can't wait to celebrate all of her accomplishments

-Dionne Barnes

Jessica (Jess) Stappas is the newest member of JML Realty Group and we are incredibly excited to have her special talents and abilities as part of the team Jess and her husband John have three young children and live in the Waukesha area Jess is an extremely talented Nurse Practitioner with Froederdt and John is a firefighter. Over the past few years, Jess and John have been actively investing in real estate while purchasing several rentals and flips After going through this process, Jess was extremely interested in taking this to the next level and obtaining her realtor license so they could continue investing and also be a trusted advisor to others buying and selling Jess has all of the qualities you look for in a successful agent and is destined for great success We are so excited and thankful that she is joining Realty Executives Integrity and JML Realty Group

Liam is a young hungry entrepreneur. He has set his mind on getting into a career in real estate and has shown that nothing is going to slow him down. I can’t wait to see what he builds his business into!

-Logan Behling

Buelong Vang

Meet Buelong Vang: a remarkable individual whose life journey embodies the essence of love, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit. As a devoted mother of four and a loving wife, Buelong's life revolves around her family, whom she cherishes above all else. She comes with a background deeply rooted in sales. What sets Buelong apart is not only her intelligence and sharp business acumen but also her confidence and unwavering commitment to success. A true go-getter at heart, she tackles challenges head-on with grace and tenacity, never shying away from opportunities to learn and grow She's also a Tik-Tok guru Her keen insight, coupled with her innate ability to connect with people, will position her as a valuable asset to any organization, including REI!

Hear from our Executives on what is working in their business Take these top ideas and turn them into something that will help you and your business reach new heights.

A community that believes in collaboration

Written By | Zastrow Family Real Estate

Our business is all about cultivating relationships of trust and being top of mind with the people in our sphere. We have found that video is a powerful tool to do just that!

Jared James shared with us in 2019 at our Regional Conference, “Visibility trumps ability” Being a lifelong learner, maintaining exceptional skills and growing in our industry is of the upmost importance – however if you are not consistently visible with your clients, friends, and family, you are not setting yourself up for success.

Your sphere wants to see YOU! What if instead of a text response back to someone, you picked up the phone and recorded a 30 second video response and sent it their way? Remember Paul Long, another one of our Regional Conference speakers, and his encouragement to create “brain pattern interrupts” in our responses to people? This simple video response via text goes a long way in creating a memorable experience and will cultivate a lasting connection We have a system in place in which we check in with our clients, both Sellers and Buyers, once a week for any updates and simply to touch base. We also send weekly video newsletters via PrimeAgent to our entire database.

These videos range from market updates, giveaways, tips for home maintenance, selling and buying Check out our YouTube channel at “Adam & Claire Zastrow” if you’re interested in seeing more! We have received excellent feedback on these videos, and they have been great conversation starters for us as top of mind real estate advisors to everyone that knows us

As proof that video works, just recently we closed on a home for a wonderful couple who only knew about our business through the power of our personal approach to social media. Jordan & Allyson were amazing to work with and we would not have had the opportunity to guide and serve them if it weren’t for our regular posts on social media If that wasn’t enough, they have also given us an amazing 5-star review and have referred multiple people to us! Video WORKS and we are grateful to have them as raving fans!

Our tips for you? Be yourself, have fun and don’t strive for perfection. Your friends, family & clients want to support you and see you succeed, and video is a great way to connect and be visible

Check out the QR code for an example of an easy video & let us know if you give it a try!

“Want tips for videos & how to get started? Reach out to Adam or Claire! Claire Zastrow 2623613448 ClaireZastrow@RealtyExecutivescom Adam Zastrow 2627252855 AdamZastrow@RealtyExecutivescom

Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon With Mashed Patatoes and Asparagus

Recipeof themonth

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

¾ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

12 ounces asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions

Chopped parsley for garnish

2 lbs. of potatoes (4 medium sized)

Directions

S T E P 1

Cut 4-5 potatoes into fourths and put them in a pan with cold water. Then stir in garlic and salt. Give them 10-12 min to boil. Meanwhile, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.

S T E P 2

Meanwhile, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.

S T E P 3

Once the potatoes are tender drain the water from the pot and shake to get rid of steam. Next start mashing the potatoes. Stir in milk, butter and salt to get your liking of consistency.

S T E P 4

Sprinkle salmon with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place the salmon in the center of the pan; Spread the asparagus on the empty side of the pan. Roast until the salmon is just cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

S T E P 5

Once the salmon and asparagus are cooked, transfer to a plate with the mashed potatoes. Drizzle with the butter mixture. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

A+ MORTGAGE

“The entire A+ Mortgage Team is WHO you need in your buyers world. The expertise, knowledge, and options are unmatched No matter who you are working with, they put your clients' best interest as top priority. Working closely with Aaron Zuege, John Warren, and Mark Pero, I can honestly say that they do everything in their power to make your buyers feel prepared and confident when purchasing a home. I have had multiple situations where they were able to save my deals, help my buyers, and guide us all to closing. As an agent, I only want to work with the best out there, A+ Mortgage is the best My clients are constantly thanking me for connecting them with a Lender who cares!“

~Stephanie Pero, REALTOR®

“Our team has worked with Melissa Abramovich and Aaron Zuege and have had great experiences with both of them. Most recently, we have been working with Melissa out of the Cedarburg office on several loans, and she has been hard-working and creative, often going "above and beyond" to get the most attractive rates for our buyers. She offers great communication throughout the process and she always meets the contingency deadlines on time; bringing the deal to a successful close.”

~Shaun Olejniczak, REALTOR®

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Take a peek at a variety of dates that you should mark in your calendar From trainings to special speakers, we've got you covered!

A community that is always looking to learn

“This month we recognize a special anniversary with Realty Executives.

John Behrens celebrates year thirtythree (33) with the brand and over forty years as a licensed agent! Together with his wife Susan, John has served countless clients and many of our Sales Executives as one of the members of our DR team.

Congratulations John, we thank you for your service to this industry.”

Empowering people to run their own business with all the FREEDOM, PROFITABILITY, & SUPPORT imaginable; Because everyone deserves an opportunity!

COMMUNITY

SUPPORT

PROFITABILITY

INDEPENDENCE

OPPORTUNITY

“Since joining Realty Executives Integrity, my business has doubled. I truly couldn't be happier. Realty Executives Integrity allows me to run my business like my own to best service my clients. I am my own boss, and have a great support system behind me. Realty Executives Integrity offers amazing mentoring, coaching, and advanced trainings that help me grow and manage my business and brand.”

~ Jessica Bonilla

We believe the relationships built on trust between our Sales Executives and their customers create the backbone of the Realty Executives Integrity experience – Immerse yourself in a culture that feels like HOME & lives like FAMILY!

INTEGRITY MATTERS

OUR WHY

SPECIAL SPACES YOUNGLIFE

Real Estate is more than buying & selling Together we build strong communities & invest back into our neighbors!

Our featured charities are closest to the hearts of many of the people we serve Many of our Sales Executives and staff volunteer their time, efforts and financial resources to help ensure the organizations make an impact Check out their websites to get involved and make a difference!

Special Spaces Wisconsin creates dream bedroom makeovers for dependent children ages 2-19 with cancer who are within one year of treatment Our goal is to provide them a safe place to recover, heal, sleep and even play Specialspaces.org/ourchapters/wisconsin/

BEFORE 16

Offering financial support towards hosting and adoption of older orphans from around the world into loving families

Before16 org

Young Life doesn’t start with a program It starts with adults concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don’t happen overnight they take time, patience, trust and consistency

Milwaukee YoungLife org

MHVI

The Milwaukee Homeless Veteran Initiative provides the services that homeless and at-risk veterans need to reach and maintain their highest level of independence

MHVIvets org

“Nicole Is just amazing to work with. She went above and beyond to help me make my condo purchase a reality. I will recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase a home.”

-Veneda Ream

“Pam Burki was phenomenal. She made selling our childhood home easy and stress free I will recommend

Pam and Reality

Executives to friends and family looking to sell a home in the area. ”

-Joel Wolman

TIM ABRAHAMSON

“Tim helped us all the way through answering all our questions, being on time with all forms, and being friendly the whole time ”

-Bradley & Emily Singer

HiddenGems inWI

Map of The Upper Dells Boat Tours

UpperDells,TheWitchesGulch andStandRock

“Dells Boat Tours excels at providing scenic cruises that will transform your group outing into an unforgettable event filled with beauty, mystery and wonder.”

The Wisconsin Dells lies next to the Wisconsin River and awaits to be explored by families seeking adventure. Take a step away from the amusement parks for a moment to be mesmerized by a region of glacier-carved sandstone by taking the Upper Dells boat tour This tour makes two stops that are only accessible by taking the boat tour

The first stop is named The Witches Gulch because of the dark mystical rock formations with mysterious passageways also known as “Spooky Lane” This path is a two-mile loop filled with swallow nests, ferns, and towering rock formations. Guides describe the Dells’ prehistoric past, how sand from an ancient inland sea was formed into huge rocky cliffs, then cut and shaped by the power of a melting glacier

At Stand Rock, boat passengers can watch a specially trained dog leap the five-foot chasm from the main cliff to the rock ledge The demonstration commemorates the world’s first stop-action photo taken by famous Dells photographer HH Bennett in 1888 Passengers will also hear the historical accounts of the lumber raftsmen of the early to mid-1800s, including how they survived the treacherous waters of the Wisconsin River in the Dells region

A sunset dinner cruise is also offered with the Upper Dells boat tours. A romantic way to end the night with a significant other with surf n’ turf and live music This tour takes the same route on the Wisconsin River with a stop at the Witches Gulch with a quiet torch-lit boardwalk

Take the journey of exploring the heart of Wisconsin's natural beauty, where memories are made and adventures are waiting to be uncovered

New Executive On-boarding

Utilize our many systems & tools to begin growing YOUR business. This includes MLS, Showing Time, DotLoop, Google My Business, Prime Agent & Testimonial Tree

System & Tools Workshop

Learn to master our proprietary technology that helps you manage & engage your contacts in an easy to use system Market yourself to clients & customers through time-saving automation.

Customized Marketing Plan

Work with the Marketing Department for your personalized marketing plan. Create a new brand or enhance your current, plan out the year’s mailers, start a new digital campaign, and so much more!

Local Office Gatherings

Become an industry influencer by gathering quarterly with other Sales Executives & business owners in your local marketplace. Learn from your peers about the latest market updates & become equipped to successfully guide your clients & customers through any market condition.

Mentoring

Become the master of your business plan through personal & consistent guidance for building a sustainable real estate business, that allows you to achieve the life you were created to live

Floyd Wickman Training

The 7-week Floyd Wickman Program is based on his Core Values, teachings, and principles. The techniques and dialogues are timeless, and the format is the most effective ever created for developing salespeople and causing positive changes.

Buffini Training

Increase your business by getting more referrals! This 10week course (created by Brian Buffini & enhanced by our own expert instructors) will help you exponentially grow your business through relationships, advocacy, & personal referrals.

Double Your Business Star Power

This 4-month course teaches you how to double your income by working smarter instead of harder You’ll learn how to become a sales and marketing expert by creating raving fans for your business

Success Coaching

This 24-week course will teach you everything you need to build a solid foundation for your business You will learn how to master contracts, work with both buyers & sellers, create a business plan, negotiate, & generate leads with 10 coaches who will walk you through your first 5 successful closings

Monthly Company Trainings Business Mastermind Class

Sharpen your craft by gathering with other Sales Executives to learn about relevant industry topics from top producers in your company & the industry at large. Afterwards, enjoy a meal with peers & solidify your best practices

Gather with other business owners & entrepreneurs in this 5-week course to discuss the daily habits & disciplines that will help you continue to succeed both professionally & personally. Learn how to build wealth through multiple streams of revenue that will bless your family & loved ones

Star Power: Team Training

Learn how to build and maintain a dynamic team environment that helps people become the best version of themselves while fostering a culture of growth & excellency.